Help! Lily has a large lump on her breast.

[NorthernChickenChic]

Yesterday mod- morning I went out to check on my girls and found lily had gotten herself wedged under the shed- metal siding. I had to dig under her to get her out. I checked her out, and didn’t find anything . She was out eating and drinking and foraging with the other right after and all day today. Tonight I noticed a large lump on her right breast. It’s somewhat firm, and can’t see any obvious redness or discomfort. I’m not sure what to do, she’s acting normal and no obvious signs of trauma.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

That looks like her crop. Have you noticed the others with it?

 

[EggWalrus]

That looks like her crop. Have you noticed the others with it?

That what I was thinking. It might be her crop.

 

[50-45-1]

Agree, its her crop.
Have you noticed your other chickens have the same thing?

 

[MysteryChicken]

That's her crop.

 

[EggWalrus]

Just curious, but how long have you been raising chickens?
Check and see if all the birds have a lump right there.

 

[50-45-1]

They need grit because chicken's don't have teeth and are not able to chew their food to aid digestion. Instead, they pass the food into an organ called the gizzard where it is ground up. Chickens consume food with their beaks and pass it into a large sack called the crop.

 

[Birdie mom]

Yup that's her crop! Totally normal. Make sure that is isn't always large and hard, this may mean she may have an inpacted crop. More than likely though it's just a full healthy crop.

 

[NorthernChickenChic]

That what I was thinking. It might be her crop.

Would that mean it’s full of food? Like... normal? I had just fed them ... Lily is my cuddle bug so maybe I’m just focusing on her and especially after her entrapment? I’ll go out and check the others...

 

[NorthernChickenChic]

Just curious, but how long have you been raising chickens?
Check and see if all the birds have a lump right there.

Oh gosh... these are my first and I got them at a day old. I’m very new and don’t want anything to happen to my ladies. I feel a bit silly, but I’m glad she’s just full of food! I did just feed her. They all free range so get lots of sand and little pebbles all day!